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In the middle of the Atlantic, far from everything, Madeira rises like a mountain of lava and basalt above the ocean. Its interior is extremely rugged, a labyrinth of green ravines traversed by levadas, the ancient channels that distributed water throughout the island.
One of the new developments in Southeast Asia is the redesigned trekking route in northern Thailand, a highlight of our 15-day trip, Bangkok, ethnic minority trekking and southern beaches. Our new trek allows more time in villages deep in the jungle to discover the daily lives of different ethnic groups, followed by a 2-day rafting descent to finish in Baan Sob Kai, where we will visit Elephant Rescue Park.
The medieval splendour of Gondar, the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela and the islands of Lake Tana: Africa’s rich history, carved into unique monuments
Celebrations always help to beautify the places visited. This time, our trip to Ethiopia: single departure on 12 June, will coincide with the distinctive night-time ceremony of the Milhela in Axum and the little-known celebration of anniversary of King Lalibela in a city that bears his name.
Weather permitting, the highlight of the trip will be an annular eclipse that we can observe from Lalibela on the last day.
This legendary route will introduce us, guided by a Spanish-speaking guide with expert knowledge of Tibet, the regions of Yunnan and Sichuan. Two regions of China home to almost half of the country’s ethnic groups, and which for thousands of years enabled the trade of tea carried by the legendary Tibetan horses.
This route presents no particular difficulties, apart from any discomfort caused by the altitude.
2020 begins and we want to remind you that there are still places on many of our routes to travel in February.
We still have places to see the Northern Lights in Finland, something everyone should do at least once in their life, or to cross the Algerian desert in a 4×4, or to see the Great Migration in Tanzania, or to… February offers plenty of options for those looking to travel in the low season, without airport queues or crowds, and with rooms available in the best hotels.
Much has changed since the days when our only travel companions were a fold-out map and a friendly local trying to explain, through gestures, how to reach our destination. Today, smartphones have become an essential tool for many people travel. If we know which apps to use on our trips, we can save time and money and enrich our experience.
You haven't unpacked yet and you're already thinking about your next trip?
If you start planning your next destination the moment your holiday ends, don’t worry: our programme of organised trips for 2020 is full of options with routes for all tastes. Hiking and trekking travelling in a small group, photography trips accompanied by expert photographers, Northern Lights, routes through the desert in 4×4 and much more!
One of our star trips this year and possibly one of the best routes of Georgia and Caucasus trekking.
The route from Mestia to Ushguli involves 5 days of moderate walking through remote valleys and medieval villages, crossing mountain passes and admiring magnificent glaciers with views of the country’s highest peaks. Here are some opinions from travellers on our trip to Georgia during this year 2019.
The celebration of the Epiphany with Timkat in Ethiopia is not exclusive to the north of the country. On this trip, we suggest travelling with our guide, a Spanish resident in Gondar, who will help us experience a genuine celebration first hand in Ziway, on the shores of the lake in the south of the country.
We will complete the trip with a tour of the most emblematic places in the southern part of Ethiopia and visiting some markets.
This is how Aurelia described her feelings to us on returning from Trekking trip in Sicily and Aeolian Islands.
A few years ago. We set off to discover the Balkans, its fascinating history and incredible landscapes. We have continued exploring the area’s rivers, lakes, peaks and historic cities, and it still amazes us. Today we can present our new route through Serbia, Kosovo and Montenegro, an itinerary that combines nature and culture, outside the conventional tourism routes.
Along with its neighbours in the Balkans, Serbia, Montenegro and Kosovo are among Europe’s least-known countries.
With notable cultural differences among them, these territories share a common history still very evident in its streets. We will travel from Serbia to Kosovo via Montenegro, exploring their main cities and walking through their valleys and around their rivers and lakes, discovering an impressive cultural and natural heritage outside the usual tourist routes.
A perfect trip to Jordan, combining history and nature without compromising on either.
This itinerary is specially designed to discover Jordan’s most important sights: Petra, the Dead Sea and Wadi Rum, with gentle trekking through its most beautiful natural landscapes: the Dana Biosphere Reserve, Wadi Rum and Wadi Mujib, all near the Dead Sea.
Imagine to climb Kilimanjaro at New Year and celebrate New Year’s Eve in Horombo Hut, At 3,690 metres, acclimatising as we approach the roof of Africa. Imagine starting the year by reaching the roof of Africa.
The Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, rises from the African plains, drawing our attention to its power and mystery.
More and more travellers prefer to spend the New Year's Eve instead of opting for a traditional celebration. And we agree that celebrate New Year's Eve in front of the pyramids of Meroe in Sudan is much better than eating the grapes with Ramón García.
And get rid of the classic characters New Year's Eve is not the only reason travel at this time of year; sharing the experience with a group of people keen to explore the world and experience new things is what really makes a trip unforgettable. As always, we favour small groups, which helps the group bond and offers a more personal, intimate experience.
A cultural trip to Saudi Arabia guided by Joan Roura, a Middle East specialist who will help us understand why a country with less than a century of history plays such a key role. Saudi Arabia is one of the most inaccessible countries, with an enigmatic monarchy, now within reach of those interested in geographical and archaeological treasures of the Arabian Peninsula. The House of Saud is beginning to open its doors to the outside world.
The New Year's Eve celebration is one of the most anticipated events by millions of people around the world.
We always want to welcome the New Year surrounded by loved ones, family and friends. That is why we often spend New Year's Eve in the same place.
But have you ever considered celebrate New Year differently? The small getaways to celebrate a special New Year’s Eve can be a very enjoyable option that we recommend.
The Indian photographer Zhayynn James aged 43, captured the precise moment when two zebras crossed paths, creating the remarkable optical illusion in the image
The image was captured in a safari through the Ngorongoro crater in Tanzania, as reported by The Daily Mail.
Did you know that many of our trips have a special discount for the first 4 bookings?
Yes, at Viajes Tuareg we want to reward planning ahead: we thank everyone who books early and is first to pack with a discount ;).
Why a early booking discount? Beyond the obvious marketing appeal, having the names of all participants confirmed makes it much easier to arrange services. Domestic flights, better hotel rooms, higher-category vehicles and even the accompanying local guide must all be carefully selected when organising an itinerary, and availability is a decisive factor when booking these services.
Visit the National parks in the western United States is one of the most awe-inspiring experiences you can have, thanks to nature's magnificence and the visible effects of time on the earth and rock.
These are 9 of the National parks most impressive Western United States:
- Bryce Canyon National Park
- Zion National Park
- Arches National Park
- Mesa Verde National Park
- Monument Valley
- Antelope Canyon
- Grand Canyon of the Colorado River
- Yellowstone National Park
- Grand Teton National Park
Located in the south of the state of Utah, the Bryce Canyon National Park It is one of those places that makes you keep asking yourself, How is that possible? How could such a place have been formed?
It lies at an altitude of 2700 m and has unique features, including the world’s greatest formation of hoodoos or fairy chimneys.
Ochre, orange, red and white rocks in unusual formations make this one of the most beautiful places in United States.
In 1919 the Zion National Park, located in town of Springdale, became the first national park in the state of Utah. It owes its fame to the unrivalled panoramic views offered by its magical landscape: steep cliffs, sandstone canyons and very high rock formations.
The Zion Canyon is the park’s main attraction and gives it its name. It is a gorge which extends over 24 kilometres, with a average depth of 800 metres, carved out over millennia by the Virgin River, a tributary of the Colorado River.
The Arches National Park, located in the state of Utah, protects Amazing landscape including the increased proliferation of arches of the world.
The sandstone formations define not only the landscape but also its plants and animals. Low precipitation and extreme temperature ranges combine to limit life among the rocks to the few species that can adapt to such a harsh environment.
In the Mesa Verde National Park lies in south-western Colorado and preserves the largest and most important archaeological area of Native American culture in the United States.
The Anasazi inhabited this area from AD 500 to AD 1300. They originally lived on top of the plateaus. As their culture developed, they learned to build homes in fortified settlements, which are still preserved in the Mesa Verde National Park.
The Monument Valley is in the reserve of the Navajo Nation, located in southern Utah on the Arizona border. It lies between 1500 and 1800 metres above sea level. The valley is within the Navajo reservation and is famous for its rock formations.
Its distinctive landscape was the setting for numerous films such as: “Back to the Future Part III”, “Easy Rider” or “Forrest Gump”
The Antelope Canyon, located in the municipality of Page, is one of the most photographed canyons in the United States. The narrow walls allow only a little light to enter, giving the reddish sandstone spectacular colours. As with Monument Valley, the canyon lies within a reservation of the Navajo people.
Unlike the Grand Canyon, where you can look out from a viewpoint, Antelope Canyon is hidden beneath the ground, reached in some areas 40 metres deep.
The Grand Canyon of the Colorado River, declared one of the seven natural wonders of the world and renowned for panoramic views that take the breath away of anyone who visits.
Sculpted by the channel of Colorado River over millions of years, the Grand Canyon stretches for 446 kilometres, and its enormous red walls bear witness to the history of the world over the past 2 million years.
In the Yellowstone National Park you can see more than half of the geothermal found on the planet, with around 10,000 different examples. It also has more than 300 geysers, that is, about two thirds of all those on the planet.
In the wonderful Grand Teton National Park, located north-west of the state of Wyoming, you can see the contrast between an immense valley and majestic mountains, with peaks rising almost vertically more than 4000 metres and several Huge lakes in whose waters the mountains and spectacular landscapes.
In Tuareg we are going to United States in a trip 18 days. Travelling through all these spectacular parks. Starting from the Colorado Plateau where we will visit the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley and Arches, we head north to visit the two most iconic parks in the region: Grand Teton and Yellowstone.
A trip a must for lovers of wide-open spaces.
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Travel is one of life’s most widely shared pleasures. It feeds our curiosity and lets us switch off from our daily routine, discover other cultures, try different foods and share moments with our loved ones.
"Travels in youth are a form of education and, in old age, they are part of the experience", says philosopher and writer Francis Bacon
When we encounter an unfamiliar place and a new culture, we must adapt how we communicate. A different culture often means a different way of thinking, understanding and expressing things. Usually, when we communicate across cultures, we are unconsciously much more assertive, since we initially assumed that our way of looking at things might not be the right one in that place. That is why approaching people from other cultures is tremendously enriching, as it allows us to develop new communication skills that we can then apply in our daily lives.
The impact of travel on our emotional state is immense. Travel lets us switch off from daily routines and set aside most of our usual responsibilities, because when planning a trip, we all give ourselves a “break” that we embrace without guilt. Stress and negative thoughts fade away, and our minds are free to enjoy the here and now, which usually translates into a constant flow of positive thoughts. The level of stress decreases and Increases our emotional well-being.
The so-called “comfort zone” results from a combination of defence mechanisms that try to reduce our daily stress. As a result, we feel comfortable in our everyday lives; we already know what will happen. In everyday life we build a comfort zone where the brain feels at ease and follows familiar patterns. When we decide to travel, we automatically step outside this zone, and may initially feel some stress and anxiety. Over time, however, We will begin to enjoy, feel and experience things we had almost forgotten.. That comfort is broken, but we will soon feel much more capable of face new situations that give us a greater sense of capability and independence.
Going to a place where no one knows us helps us build trust, because we develop ways to overcome obstacles and gain a sense of control and autonomy. Many people regain innate abilities they had lost, often related to interpersonal communication.
A narrow view of the world can make us think our way of seeing things is the only correct one. This lack of understanding often leads to fear and prejudice towards other ways of thinking. Travelling changes our surroundings: everything is unfamiliar, and we become much more open to listening and understanding. That is how we break old patterns and learn to engage with different cultures and become more tolerant.
Leaving everyday thoughts behind creates mental space to recognise, listen to and value our needs. Self-knowledge is the fundamental journey of our lives, and travelling helps us discover our most authentic selves.
Travel helps you grow enormously as a person and discover your fears and what you are capable of in difficult situations. Stay curious: ask, observe, learn and immerse yourself in the unknown. Let travel change your life.
Any time of year is a good time to switch off. In Tuareg we have scheduled departures all year round. Would you like to travel?